Quote Originally Posted by RyanDuke390 View Post
FYI the one weak link on the duke or RC 390 seems to be the head gasket. It might have already been addressed and fixed by now but over at the KTM forum lots of people were blowing head gaskets around 4000-5000km's. If doing any modifications such as air filter, exhaust, or turbo etc it would definitely be worth it to upgrade to a thicker copper head gasket. Shouldn't be too hard considering it's a single cylinder. For the seat I suggest getting a corbin. They make memory foam type seats for all bikes and are the best seats money can buy. I also saw the duke's throttle has a lot of play, this also might be worth changing out. That would be my first 3 recommendations of upgrades for the duke, corbin seat, copper head gasket, new throttle.
Yes, on the MY2015 and newer Dukes they replaced the throttle with a shorter throw throttle. Also, in MY 2015 they fixed the gasket problems, oil leak, radiator heat issue, put guards on the suspension, new seals in the front forks, new seat, slightly different slipper clutch, new emission program so it runs smoother, fixed some dash issues, thicker break disks, different stronger alloy for the wheels and slightly modified engine allowing for wider service intervals. At least this is what I have read.

I started with an accident so before i make two many modifications I still need to get it in 100% working order. I decided I would kiss a bus. Right now I have no front mud guard, my gauge is glitching from likely crossed wires or something and the entire head light assembly is taped on. Not to mention the front forks are scraped to all hell so I am sure it will tear the seals soon. Either way, it will all be replaced and be like new on the 28th.